Sacramento German Genealogy Society
                                                                                                
 
 
Geogen is short for "geographical genealogy" - location based ancestor research.
Entering a family name creates a map showing the distribution of surnames in Germany. Try it!

What's New?
Sacramento FamilySearch Center donatses German books to SGGS: All FamilySearch centers are eliminating on-the-shelf books by either shipping them to Salt Lake or making local donations. The Sacramento branch donated to SGGS 30 boxes of German genealogy books including the complete GIACR series. We will donate them to other local libraries. Watch her for updates.
German Genealogy Resource Map - courtesy of Palatines to America German Genealogical Society is now listed under Resources.  To find it, click "Resources" in the sidebar to the left, then filter by Category "Genealogical Research" and Timeframe "New (within 180 days)"
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The Foundation of East European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) is offering SGGS members a discounted rate to attend their four-day conference that begins August 1st, either online or in-person at Salt Lake City. The conference features 29 classes from speakers from around the world. In addition, there will be 19 on-demand classes available at the start of the conference. After the conference, recordings will be online for attendees to view until the end of the year. Discount is $50 off the $200 admission fee. Members can email SGGS (sggs@sggs.us) to obtain your SGGS discount code. For more information, go to: https://feefhs.org/
Can you trace your ancestors back to Germans who immigrated to Pennsylvania? Is there a Palatine in your past? Check out our Pennsylvania German Special Interest Group, and join our Facebook group!
Time Zones – Online events can task place anytime so the Live Webinars FAQ page has an easy-to-use time zone converter pre-configured by SGGS to show times for the most commonly referenced time zones.
Pommern Research Video – Recording of the 2nd Online Pommern Connection Session of the Pommerscher Greif, the Ahnenforscher Stammtisch Unna and the International German Genealogy Partnership (IGGP) in the English language from December 19th, 2020.
  Looking for new links and files? – Go to the links and files options under Resources. New entries are marked "NEW" and include many links to Prussian resarch in Germany, a Germans from Lithuania name index and free German music. Also added a link to a FamilySearch page containing videos for those doing Austro-Hungarian research.
 


SGGS' Online Store

The SGGS Online Store which sells Der Blumenbaum back issues and a few mechandise items is temporarily closed. It will reopen soon with an all new look and easier to use customer interface. If you have any questions about ordering merchandise, please contact SGGS <sggs@sggs.us>.
 
SGGS also looking for people to help with sales during meetings and to ship items ordered online. If you would like volunteer, please contact SGGS at any of its meetings or the foregoing email address.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Upcoming Events
Oct 22
Exploring Mecklenburg's Rich History and Genealogical Treasures
Presented by Andrea Bentschneider.   Dive into the fascinating history of the Mecklenburg region and discover how to trace your ancestral roots with expert guidance. This presentation will begin with a journey through the historic landscape of two Mecklenburgs - Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Mecklenburg-Strelitz - highlighting their cultural and political development over the centuries.   We will explore a wealth of genealogical resources, both online and in archives, that can help you uncover your family's past. Special emphasis will be placed on church records, civil records, and the Mecklenburg census. But you will also learn about special sources off the beaten ...
Dec 7
Christkindlmarkt 2024
The Sacramento Turn Verein will host a German Christmas market during the first weekend in December that features shopping opportunities, live entertainment and a German lunch. Best of all, SGGS will be hosting an informational booth there. Please stop by to say hello and purchase German genealogy books.   More information from the Sacramento Turn Verein (As of June 12, the page was not yet updated for 2024)
Feb 8
Family Discovery Day
Spend the morning and early afternoon visiting genealogical society information booths and attending lectures. This is a free event at the LDS church just north of Elk Grove. SGGS expects to have a table there.